Tesla Gigafactory Near Berlin Led to 500,000 Trees Felled Amid Protests

The construction of Tesla’s gigafactory near Berlin has led to the felling of around 500,000 trees, as revealed by satellite analysis. The project, which has sparked significant controversy and protests, saw 329 hectares of forest cleared between March 2020 and May 2023. Environmental concerns and debates over the trade-offs in developing a green economy have intensified, with climate activists staging protests and disrupting operations at the site.

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